February 20, 2024 Zimbabwe launches emergency polio vaccination campaign after 3 cases detected Zimbabwe began an emergency campaign Tuesday to vaccinate over 4 million children against polio after three cases of the disease were detected.
February 20, 2024 Measles virus continues to spread as WHO says more than half the world has high risk of contracting the virus The World Health Organization announced that more than half the world has a high risk of getting measles by the end of 2024 unless preventative measures are taken.
February 19, 2024 Alaska public health czar Dr. Anne Zink to resign Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska's chief medical officer, is resigning from her post later this year, planning to continue full-time work until early April.
February 19, 2024 Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart and brain conditions A new study published in the journal Vaccine found that the COVID vaccine was linked to a slight increase in neurological, blood and heart-related medical conditions. Experts weighed in.
February 17, 2024 WHO chief's dire warning: Disease X outbreak 'a matter of when, not if' Disease X is certain to break out in the future, according to WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, who said a global treaty is needed to protect the world when the next pandemic hits
February 17, 2024 Long COVID is highest in these states, says new CDC report The effects of COVID are lingering longer in some states than others, according to the latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC. Dr. Marc Siegel adds his insights.
February 16, 2024 Bubonic plague in the US: Do you need to worry about catching the rodent-borne disease? With a case of bubonic plague confirmed in Oregon earlier this week, some people may wonder whether there’s a danger of the disease spreading in the U.S. Experts revealed safety tips.
February 15, 2024 Hawaii health officials confirm 5 whooping cough cases, including child’s hospitalization The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed five whooping cough cases involving an unvaccinated family that traveled from the mainland U.S. to Oahu.
February 15, 2024 Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey sued for faking cervical cancer death in HPV vaccine promotion stunt A Bollywood film actress and model faked her own death via a social media post to promote the HPV cervical cancer vaccine but is now being sued for the stunt.
February 15, 2024 Should the CDC drop its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines? Doctors weigh in Amid reports that the CDC may be considering a change to its COVID isolation guidelines, doctors are sharing their recommendations for when it's OK for people who test positive to end quarantine.